Halvecto
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Anybody ever run their boat in "reverse" to use a prop that is the opposite rotation of your current set-up? Is there a problem with running the boat in "reverse" with a prop that in fact moves forward? It would seem to be very doable with a foot throttle, although a hand throttle would just be a bit of a strange feeling. I may have a chance to test a prop, but it is a RH to my current LH set-up.
I am sure it could be done in an emergency and it is possible to switch the linkage in the top drive to allow the rotation to change. I am wondering if anyone actually did this for an extended period of time and ran at speed. The linkage determines the direction of the driveshaft, but does the final shaft care which direction it turns? I realize their are some load bearings that would get pressure opposite of their design. I know on mine, the top bearing is said to better handle a "pull" vs a "push" in pressure. Not a long term plan.
Curious.
I am sure it could be done in an emergency and it is possible to switch the linkage in the top drive to allow the rotation to change. I am wondering if anyone actually did this for an extended period of time and ran at speed. The linkage determines the direction of the driveshaft, but does the final shaft care which direction it turns? I realize their are some load bearings that would get pressure opposite of their design. I know on mine, the top bearing is said to better handle a "pull" vs a "push" in pressure. Not a long term plan.
Curious.
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